A career as an Associate Director in the Specialized Transactions and Products, Legal team means acting as a legal advisor specializing in structured finance and derivatives. You will advise on a broad range of asset acquisition and finance, mortgage-aggregation, securitization, and over-the-counter derivatives legal matters in a fast-paced, high-volume business environment. This role allows you to make a meaningful impact on our organization through your expertise in capital markets law, transaction structuring, and risk management.

Your role

• Provide legal advice on asset acquisition and financing, mortgage aggregation, securitization, and derivatives transactions across Canada
• Structure and draft documentation for public/private securitizations, asset acquisition and financing, mortgage aggregation, and complex derivative transactions
• Represent the Bank’s legal interests in legislative, business, and industry initiatives
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders including risk, legal, compliance, tax, and accounting teams
• Manage legal, regulatory, and reputational risks in a fast-paced business environment

Your team

Within the Capital Markets Legal sector, you’ll be part of a dynamic team of 15 colleagues and report to the Managing Director, Specialized Transactions and Products, Legal. Our team stands out for its efficiency, responsiveness, creativity, and deep expertise. We aim to offer maximum flexibility to support your quality of life, including a hybrid work environment and adaptable schedules.

National Bank values continuous development and internal mobility. Our personalized training programs, based on experiential learning, help you master your role and expand your expertise.

Prerequisites

• LL.B. or J.D. from a recognized law school and membership in good standing with a Canadian law society
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in securities law, structured finance, or banking law working in a top-tier law firm or in-house legal department
• Strong knowledge of the capital markets legal and regulatory framework in Canada, U.S., and other G20 countries

Languages:

English

Your benefits

In addition to competitive compensation, upon hiring you’ll be eligible for a wide range of flexible benefits to help promote your wellbeing and that of your family.

• Health and wellness program, including many options
• Flexible group insurance
• Generous pension plan
• Employee Share Ownership Plan
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Preferential banking services
• Opportunities to get involved in community initiatives
• Telemedicine service
• Virtual sleep clinic

These are a few of the benefits available to you. We have an offer that keeps up with trends as well as your needs and those of your family.

Our dynamic work environments and cutting-edge collaboration tools foster a positive employee experience. We actively listen to employees’ ideas. Whether through our surveys or programs, regular feedback and ongoing communication is encouraged.

We're putting people first

We're a bank on a human scale that stands out for its courage, entrepreneurial culture, and passion for people. Our mission is to have a positive impact on peoples' lives. Our core values of partnership, agility, and empowerment inspire us, and inclusivity is central to our commitments. We offer a barrier-free workplace that is accessible to all employees.

We want our recruitment process to be fully accessible. If you require accommodation, feel free to let us know during your first conversations with us. We welcome all candidates! What can you bring to our team?

Come live your ambitions with us!